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Audi names its price for A1 flagship

Audi's top-spec A1 1.4 TFSI to cost £20,705, topping range until quattro version arrives.

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI front

By Paul Bond

20th January 2011

Audi has named its price for the fastest A1 yet. Boasting a hot-hatch-baiting 183bhp and 250Nm of torque, it uses the same 1.4-litre twin-charged engine as lesser models in the range, but tweaked to extract extra performance.

That translates to a scant 0-62mph sprint time of just 6.9 seconds and 141mph top speed, truly impressive figures for any supermini. What's more, the small capacity engine means that the A1 1.4 TFSI is still capable of returning 47.9mpg on the combined cycle and emits just 139g/km of C02. 

The front-wheel drive newcomer also comes with Audi's seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, and XDS electronic diff and S line trim as standard. The S line spec includes sporty exterior styling, 17-inch alloy wheels and leather trimmed sport seats on top of the generous standard kit. 

There is a price to pay however, as the A1 1.4 TFSI will set buyers back £20,705 when it goes on sale this week, but will remain at the top of the range until the quattro four-wheel drive version arrives later this year.

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9 Comments

Rip off

Probably the worlds most expensive Polo in the world. It doesn't even look the part at 20k. Probably more like 25k when you put the options on. I'd rather have a DS3 anyday.

By THREEPOINTEDSTAR on 20 January, 2011, 6:15pm

RIP OFF part 2

Or you could have an ibiza Cupra and save at least 5K

By fastpep1 on 20 January, 2011, 7:55pm

Rip Off part 3

Or get a Skoda VRS, now with discount to match VAT free so it's about 6/7k cheaper and still has the same engine, 7 speed DSG and almost the same 0-60 time. Who would pay a 50%+ premium just to have the audi badge? Not me that's for sure, particularly as the Skoda dealerships are nicer to deal with. (personal experience)

By Top90 on 21 January, 2011, 1:16pm

Id only buy the entry model!

Walter De Silva has produced another great looking Audi! Very desirable but very expensive for what it is.

By JTravolta77 on 21 January, 2011, 1:23pm

Rip Off part 4

Skoda dealerships are nicer to deal with.

By Top90 on 21 January, 2011, 1:16pm

Agree with you there. Skoda is now consistently found in the top manufacturers of the JD Power Customer Satisfactios survey.

No doubt the muggs would buy this as it has an Audi badge.

By scott1234 on 21 January, 2011, 2:10pm

Or get a Mini Cooper S......

I can't understand how Audi can expect people to pay that much for this. The £20k+ will presumably be the base price, so with necessary 'extras' it will come in at much more than this. Go Skoda!

By iamaweasel01 on 21 January, 2011, 5:24pm

worlds most expensive Polo

Don't think so, this has a far better build than all that you have mentioned above, just like all the VAG range Skoda bottom of the pile, then Seat, VW and top for quality is Audi. Maybe you shold drive them one after the other and you will see

Don't get me wrong the price is high but the quality is there

By thegrimreeper on 21 January, 2011, 7:32pm

autoexpres.co.uk

nice informations.. on good website..

By bazuki on 27 January, 2011, 4:32am

Ok then, thanks Audi but no thanks

Audi want a piece of Fiesta Market. VW have better offers on the Polo's. It looks like a storm trooper from Star wars especially in White!

By dan123 on 2 February, 2011, 12:40pm

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